A Hectic Week in Canadian Politics and Trade, With More Action on the Way
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A new prime minister. Damaging U.S. tariffs that have stayed in force for more than a few hours. A premier who provoked more trade threats from President Trump. And the end of the carbon tax.
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Even by the breakneck standard of recent weeks, it was an eventful week for Canada. So let’s try to untangle the latest developments and look at what’s ahead.
New Leadership
The differences between Justin Trudeau and his successor as prime minister, Mark Carney, were immediately apparent before and after the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday.